Residual theistic intuitions persist even among explicit nonbelievers

Evidence

There are other, related residual theistic intuitions that can be found among nonbelievers. Jesse Bering (2011) for example, argues that many, if not all, nonbelievers would claim that their own life has a purpose, even if they would explicitly agree that human beings are the product of purposeless natural processes. Similarly, the intuition that important life events are fated is more prevalent among believers, but can be found among nonbelievers as well (Norenzayan and Lee, 2010). — Norenzayan, Ara, Big gods - how religion transformed…, 885

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Norenzayan, Ara, Big gods - how religion transformed…, 885
• XREF: connects to: Disbelief arises through four distinct psychological and cultural paths; Ancient sceptics conformed to local custom while rejecting underlying beliefs — Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy, 960; Teleological intuitions persist even in scientists and resist science education — Norenzayan, Ara, Big gods - how religion transformed…, 73

Broader Connections

• Teleological intuitions persist even in scientists and resist science education #corroborates (0.90) — Norenzayan, Ara, Big gods - how religion transformed…, 73
• Ancient sceptics conformed to local custom while rejecting underlying beliefs #corroborates (0.78) — Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy, 960